Health Conditions
Understanding the Safety of Crib Bumpers: What Parents Need to Know
What do the public know about the risks of using a crib bumper? A crib bumper is a layer of soft material placed around
Boost Baby Birth Weights by Ditching Junk Food for Healthier Choices
Researchers examined the influence of a pregnancy diet on the growth of the developing fetus, the birth weight, and the outcome of the baby
Breakthrough Compounds Show Promise in Treating Aggressive Leukemia
Researchers from Purdue University in the United States developed a series of new compounds to treat acute myeloid leukemia and tested them in a
Unlocking the Secrets of Cardamom: Can It Help Control Diabetes?
Researchers are planning a randomized controlled clinical trial to investigate the effect of green cardamom on individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes mellitus (DM)
Uncovering the Genetic Roots of Sleep Disorders: New Study Reveals Causes of Poor Sleep
Scientists try to identify the genetic causes of poor sleep by using data from Fitbit-like devices and genome analysis. We have all been
Enhancing Recovery: The Impact of Peer Support on Mental Health Crisis Management
In a recent study published in The Lancet, it has been seen that peer support workers may help reduce an individual’s relapse into a
The Impact of Alcohol on Diabetes Management and Weight Loss Success
In a recent study, researchers determine whether alcohol is associated with weight loss among individuals with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese.
Exploring the Connection Between Depression and Weight Gain: Understanding the Impact on Mental and Physical Health
In a recent research study, researchers determine the relationship between depression and weight gain and whether diet and exercise affect depressive disorders in women.
Significant Medical Milestones: December 8, 2016 in Medical History
December 8, 2016: (1) (1730) Dutch physiologist, biologist and chemist Jan Ingenhousz is born. He is known for demonstrating that light is required for
Oysters: A Promising Solution in the Battle Against Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
Bacteria, fungi, pathogens. Three types of infections that can have vastly varied impacts on the human body and present an ongoing challenge to doctors
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Non-Opioid Painkillers in Palliative Care Management
Many adults in palliative care are prescribed opioids to deal with extreme pain. A recent study investigated the efficacy in treating pain with non-opioid
Gestational Weight Gain and Offspring Psychosis: Understanding the Link to Mental Health Risks
Offspring born during the Dutch famine and the Great Chinese famine had a 2-fold increased risk of developing nonaffective psychosis. A new study published
Exploring the Effectiveness of Varenicline for Smoking Cessation Success
A new study looked at the effects of Varenicline tartrate on quitting smoking in combination with counselling sessions. It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes
Exploring the Impact of Vitamin D3 Supplements on Heart Failure Outcomes
A recent study examines if a high-dose vitamin D3 supplement could replenish vitamin D stores in deficient heart failure patients. Roughly 600,000 Canadians currently
Debunking the Alzheimer’s Myth: Understanding the Truth Behind the Disease
Myth: There is no link between obesity and Alzheimer’s. Truth: This is false. Studies have shown that obesity leads to prolonged inflammation, which can
Revolutionary Contact Lens for Effective Treatment of Corneal Melting
A research team led by the University of New Hampshire developed a new hydrogel contact lens to effectively treat corneal melting, a severe eye
Breakthrough Therapeutic Treatment Revolutionizes Cystic Fibrosis Care
Since the discovery of cystic fibrosis (CF) in 1938, there have been significant increases in life expectancy for those with CF. Treatments such as
Exploring the Connection Between Fatty Foods, Fatty Acid Cell Receptors, and Type 2 Diabetes
A recent study compared dietary fatty acids, preference for fatty foods, and fatty acid cell receptors in type 2 diabetics and healthy subjects. Diabetes
Revolutionary Algorithm Developed to Detect Liver Damage in Fatty Liver Disease
A team of International researchers investigated the role of PRO-C3 as a biomarker to predict the absence or presence of liver damage in patients
Evaluating the Accuracy of Menstrual Cycle Apps for Fertility Prediction
Many women use mobile applications to predict aspects of the menstrual cycle such as fertility and ovulation. Researchers investigated how reliable certain apps are